freshwater

Cockatoo dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma cacatuoides
medium
Cockatoo dwarf cichlid

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
8cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
60L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
24 to 28C
๐ŸงชpH
5.5 to 7.0
โญDifficulty
medium
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธHardiness
Moderate
๐ŸŒŠWater type
freshwater

๐Ÿ“Care notes

Spectacular cockatoo dwarf cichlid. Males have dramatically exaggerated dorsal fins. Cave spawners that make fascinating and attentive parents. Peaceful with non cichlid tank mates.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Small pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, live food when available. High protein diet preferred for best colour.

๐ŸฃBreeding

Cave spawner. Provide clay caves or halved coconut shells. Female guards eggs very aggressively and is a devoted parent.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Tetras, Corydoras, Pencilfish

โš ๏ธAvoid mixing with

Other dwarf cichlids, Aggressive species

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